The Best Central Luxury Hotels in Cartagena de Indias
We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Newly opened, February 2024. Boasting a terrace and a bar, Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique is set in Cartagena de Indias, less than 1 km from Marbella Beach and 1.9 km from Bocagrande Beach. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers a hot tub and room service. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also offer a patio. At Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, French and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique include Palace of the Inquisition, Bolivar Park and Cartagena's Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Very stylish. Very central. Friendly staff. Popular among business travellers. Casona de Colegio in Cartagena de Indias provides accommodation with a garden a terrace, an infinity pool and a bar. Located in the Historical center of Cartagena this accommodation is surrounded by several restaurants, coffee shops and bars. This hotel combines beautifully the colonial architecture and a luxurious Colombian design if the XXI Century. The property is around 100 metres from Cartagena's Gold Museum, 100 metres from Bolivar Park and 200 metres from Palace of the Inquisition. Cartagena's Walls is less than 1 km away and San Felipe de Barajas Castle is a 15-minute walk from the guest house. The rooms in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Casona de Colegio have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a private bathroom.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Cartagena de Indias. It also has amazing staff.
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great restaurant. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and a terrace with a lounge, Hotel Casa San Agustin offers free WiFi and Continental breakfast in Cartagena de Indias. Set in a colonial house, the property offers a meeting room and a library. Luxury linens and room service are provided. The rooms in Hotel Casa San Agustin are decorated in Colonial style, and feature an iPod docking station and LCD TV. Some rooms have views of the internal garden and others overlook the city's old streets. Guests can relax in the solarium, in the game room, or in the pool bar. Massage sessions can be arranged upon request, as well as car and bicycle rentals. Hotel Casa San Agustin is 700 metres from Santo Domingo and San Diego parks. Bocagrande and the Castillo Grande beaches are 15 km away and the Rosario islands are a 50-minute boat ride away. Rafael Nuñez International Airport is 10 km away. Free private parking is possible at a location nearby, and reservation is needed.Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Carefully restored Casa Quero is situated in the heart of Cartagena de Indias. It offers an outdoor pool and panoramic views of Corralito de Piedra. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. All suites at Hotel Casa Quero are equipped with plasma TVs with cable and satellite channels. Each features a home theatre sound system and an iPod player. Breakfast is prepared according to guests’ individual wishes and generally consists of fresh local fruit, different varieties of bread, eggs, juices and hot drinks. Guests can enjoy a cocktail or relax in the hotel’s hydromassage tub. Hotel Casa Quero is located close to the Fort San Felipe, San Peter Church and the Convent of San Agustín.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms!
Elegant. Rooftop pool. Rooftop restaurant. Located in the heart of Cartagena’s walled city, this modern hotel is a 16th century remodelled building and features a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and shared lounge. It also boasts an on-site gourmet restaurant, plus free WiFi. The property offers luxury rooms and suites with a contemporary décor that evokes it's colonial past. They feature a flat-screen TV, a large wardrobe and a private bathroom with Loto del Sur toiletries. The on-site restaurant is called El Gobernador, and it's a great option for a meal. Other options are available within 500 metres of the property. Santo Toribio church is located next to the hotel, while Rafael Núñez International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Opened February 2023. Osh Hotel Getsemani features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Cartagena de Indias. This 5-star hotel offers a business centre and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Osh Hotel Getsemani each room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, local and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Osh Hotel Getsemani include Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Central. Creative. Friendly staff. Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo is located in Cartagena de Indias, a 5-minute drive from the beach. It offers free WiFi. The luxurious rooms at this property boast modern décor, with stone floors and a flat-screen cable TV. They also feature a wardrobe, a small seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. Guests will find a wide range of restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the property, while the Centro Uno Shopping Centre is just 10-minutes away by car from Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo. The city’s historic cathedral is less than 200 metres from the property, while Rafael Nuñez International Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive.Show full description
Super central. Hip. Great value. Located in the historical town of Cartagena, Bantu Hotel Boutique features 18th century colonial architecture and offers an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Decorated with exposed stone walls, all rooms are air-conditioned and tastefully decorated. This 5-star hotel also has a solarium and a Turkish bath. There is a private bathroom in each room and Wi-Fi access is provided. Guests can also enjoy a variety of channels on the LCD TVs. The Bantu Boutique has an enclosed courtyard full of exotic plants and offers more than 2 metres of terrace. El Cabildo Restaurant offers Caribbean and Colombian dishes. A number of tourist attractions including San Pedro Church and historic Plaza Santo Domingo are only a short drive away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CENTRAL AND COOL boutique hotels in Cartagena de Indias. It also has a central location and great affordability.
Opened November 2022. Ideally set in Cartagena de Indias, Sol de Alba Hotel Boutique offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room includes a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature city views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Sol de Alba Hotel Boutique you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, French and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Sol de Alba Hotel Boutique include Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened July 2022. Ideally set in Cartagena de Indias, Hotel Casona del Porvenir features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a shared lounge, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms at Hotel Casona del Porvenir are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At Hotel Casona del Porvenir you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Hotel Casona del Porvenir include Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Creative. Highly elegant. Very clean. Surrounded by many historic highlights within the fortified quarter of Old Cartagena, Casa La Merced by Mustique features a garden pool and a hydromassage tub. Its spacious suites offer free Wi-Fi access. This 5-star property offers air-conditioned suites with marbled floors and modern décor. All rooms come equipped with an overhead fan, minibar and safe box. Also available in the room is a cable TV. Casa La Merced by Mustique serves an American breakfast in the mornings. In the evening, the hotel’s restaurant offers a mix of local and international meals. Guests can sit and relax with a drink at the bar. The 24-hour reception desk offers rent bicycles, as well as city tours around Old Cartagena. It can also arrange water activities at sea, such as yachting, sailing, wind surfing or scuba diving classes. Casa La Merced by Mustique is just 200 metres from the colonial-style monastery of Claustro De Santo Domingo.Show full description
This might be the most creative and elegant central luxury hotel in Cartagena de Indias. It also has exceptional cleanliness!
Newly opened, November 2023. Attractively set in the centre of Cartagena de Indias, Hotel Casa del Gobernador features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a safety deposit box. At Hotel Casa del Gobernador guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and Cartagena's Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 7 km from Hotel Casa del Gobernador, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Central. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. This hotel is set in a beautiful colonial building within Cartagena´s historical Walled City. It offers a swimming pool, a hot tub and a sauna room. At the 5-star Casa del Arzobispado, it is possible to relax with a massage (in the room or on the terrace) or make use of the hotel´s beach service. Also available are free bicycles and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Boutique Casa Del Arzobispado has rooms with unique colonial décor, boasting carved wood and cast iron ornaments. Among several amenities, they feature air conditioning, LCD cable TV, iPod dock station and minibar. For sightseeing, the tour desk offers handy information to explore the area, as well as shuttle services and trips to attractions such as Rosario Islands. Hotel Boutique Casa Del Arzobispado is located just 500 metres from the Governor House and Santa Catherina de Alexandria Cathedral. Rafael Nuñez International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
This former monastery dating from the 17th Century offers rooms with balconies overlooking the hotel’s gardens or the Caribbean. All of Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena’s rooms include flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Santo Domingo Square is 600 meters while Rafael Nuñez Airport is 4,5 km from the hotel. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena has 2 restaurants: El Claustro offers international cuisine, while the 1621 restaurant serves fine regional gourmet. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena has extensive spa facilities including 8 cabins for treatments, a gym and a sauna.Show full description
Casa Pestagua Boutique Hotel is set in an impressive 18th-century aristocratic mansion belonging to the Count of Pestagua. It offers 11 exclusive suites, a rooftop hydromassage tub. Guests at Casa Pestagua can enjoy caviar, chocolate and wine. They can also book personalized tours to Cartagena, the exotic Baru Islands and to the Totumo Mud Volcano. The classical suites at Casa Pestagua are filled with antique furniture and have marble en suite bathrooms and ornamental beds. All are equipped with air conditioning, LCD TV and have free WiFi. The lavish restaurant serves fresh Caribbean cuisine and seafood dishes, while the contemporary jazz bar offers classic cocktails. An American breakfast with fresh fruits and buttered croissants is available. Casa Pestagua Hotel Spa is 30 metres from Santo Domingo square, 5,5 km from Rafael Nuñez Cartagena international airport and 100 km from Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Barranquilla airport. A convenient car rental service is available.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Rooftop bar. Set in a charming republican house decorated with flowering plants, Casa La Fe by BespokeColombia is in Cartagena's historic centre. Its rooftop pool and sun terrace overlooks the scenic city skyline. Guests at Casa La Fe by BespokeColombia can enjoy its central location or make a trip to Bocagrande Beach, only a 5-minute drive away. An a la carte breakfast is served daily, and may be enjoyed in the pretty central courtyard featuring a vertical garden and ornamental furniture. They can also visit the renowned San Felipe Castle, a 20-minute walk from the hotel. The classical rooms at Casa La Fe by BespokeColombia have restored republican tiled floors and hand-crafted furniture. All rooms feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Coffee is available 24-hours a day. Casa La Fe by BespokeColombia is a 10-minute drive from Cartagena Airport.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Cartagena de Indias and a popular rooftop bar.
Opened January 2021. Well located in Cartagena de Indias, Hotel Casa Don Luis by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals provides air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Guests at Hotel Casa Don Luis by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 7 km from Hotel Casa Don Luis by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Great restaurant. Situated in Cartagena de Indias, 300 metres from Cartagena's Convention Center, Hotel Capellán de Getsemaní features an outdoor pool and terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and WiFi is free throughout. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a minibar, with free items for the first night of stay. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Some rooms include views of the pool or garden. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Palace of the Inquisition is 600 metres from Hotel Capellán de Getsemaní, while Bolivar Park is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 4 km from Hotel Capellán de Getsemaní.Show full description
Great views. Rooftop pool. Located in the heart of the bustling historic centre of Cartagena, this Boutique Hotel offers luxurious fully- equipped lofts and rooms in a renovated 17th- century building. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Casa Claver Loft Boutique features charming lofts, designed with modern comfort and amenities. They are air- conditioned and include a kitchenette, a dining and a seating area. The heated rooftop swimming pool with sun terrace offer great views of the historical city. The hotel also features a steam sauna. Casa Claver Loft Boutique apartments are available for short or long term rentals. Located only one block from Museum Naval and Museum del Oro.Show full description
Great views. Comfortable beds. Situated in Cartagena de Indias, a few steps from Palace of the Inquisition, Sophia Hotel features an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the Pool Bar which offers a menu. Sophia Hotel features free WiFi . Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include slippers and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Cartagena's Gold Museum is 100 metres from Sophia Hotel, while Bolivar Park is 100 metres from the property.Show full description
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